The 2025 IAP Triennial Conference and General Assembly: Bridging Science, Policy and Society in an Era of Transformation

Cairo, 8-11 December 2025

Official Patronage

Under the patronage of His Excellency the President,
Abdel Fattah El Sisi

In the presence of His Excellency the Prime Minister and
His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Conference Overview

The 2025 IAP Triennial Conference and General Assembly brings together 153 academy members from around the world to advance science policy and global sustainable development.

Conference Schedule

A snapshot of the main sessions across the four conference days. For full details, visit the agenda page.

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IAP Triennial Conference

Monday, 8 Dec.

8:45

9:00

Opening remarks
9:00

10:30

Side Event 1 Sustainable Research / Side Event 2 Research Assessment
10:30

11:00

Coffee Break
11:00

12:30

Side Event 3 Science Diplomacy & AI / Side Event 4 Young Affiliates Eng.
12:30

14:00

Lunch
14:00

15:30

Side Event 5 IAP Horizon Scanning Exercise
15:30

16:00

Coffee Break
16:00

17:00

Side Event 6 Egypt's Digital Renaissance / Side Event 7 Network Staff Mtg "Invites Only"
17:00

17:30

Conference Opening Ceremony
17:30

18:30

Keynote: Maintaining Academia's Relevance in an Era of Polycrisis
19:00

21:00

Evening Reception

IAP Triennial Conference			IAP General Assembly
Monday, 8 Dec.	Tuesday, 9 Dec.	Wednesday, 10 Dec.	Thursday, 11 Dec.
8:45 9:00 Opening remarks 9:00 10:30 Side Event 1 Sustainable Research / Side Event 2 Research Assessment 10:30 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 12:30 Side Event 3 Science Diplomacy & AI / Side Event 4 Young Affiliates Eng. 12:30 14:00 Lunch 14:00 15:30 Side Event 5 IAP Horizon Scanning Exercise 15:30 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 17:00 Side Event 6 Egypt's Digital Renaissance / Side Event 7 Network Staff Mtg "Invites Only" 17:00 17:30 Conference Opening Ceremony 17:30 18:30 Keynote: Maintaining Academia's Relevance in an Era of Polycrisis 19:00 21:00 Evening Reception	8:20 8:30 Opening Remarks 8:30 9:30 Science Academies & Science Diplomacy in a Tumultuous World Session 1 9:30 10:30 Science Diplomacy as a Bridge for At-Risk & Displaced Scholars Session 2 10:30 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 12:30 Transforming Knowledge - Intem. Research Commercialization Session 3 12:30 14:00 Lunch 14:00 15:00 Identifying & Addressing Barriers for Women in Science Session 4 15:00 15:30 Coffee Break 15:30 16:00 Pastoralism & Grasslands - Regenerative Rangeland Mgt Session 5 16:00 16:30 Coffee Break 16:30 18:00 Empowering Early-Career Researchers in Times of Polycrisis Session 6 18:00 Dinner	8:20 8:30 Opening Remarks 8:30 10:00 Responsible and Sustainable AI for Society Session 7 10:00 10:30 Coffee Break 10:30 12:00 Novel Discoveries and Meaning-Making Session 8 12:00 13:00 Trust in Science - A Policy Agenda Session 9 13:00 14:30 Lunch 14:30 16:00 Building Resilient & Collaborative Science Ecosystems Session 10 16:00 16:30 Conference Closing Remarks	9:00 10:30 GA - Session 1 10:30 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 12:30 GA - Session 2 12:30 14:00 Lunch 14:00 15:25 GA - Session 3 15:25 15:30 Closing and Adjournment 15:30 16:30 Coffee Networking / IAP Board & Advisory Committee Remarks Invites only 16:30 17:00 Remarks TBD & Expo Visit 17:00 18:00 Expo Event 18:00 19:00 Closing Gala 19:00 22:00 Bus Departure / Return to Hotel

Note: This is a preview. Times and sessions are subject to change. Registered attendees will receive a detailed program closer to the event.

Events Dates

8-11 Dec

2025

Location

Cairo

Egypt

Format

Hybrid

In-Person & Online

Hosted by

ASRT

Host Organization

Distinguished Participants

Peggy Hamburg

IAP Co-president

Masresha Fetene

IAP Co-president

Coming Soon

TBA

Coming Soon

Essential Information

Venue

The St. Regis Cairo New Capital, Cairo, Egypt

Weather

December: 10°C-20°C, low humidity

Language

English (all sessions and materials)

Transportation

ASRT shuttle service provided

Time Zone

UTC+2 (Eastern European Time)

Currency

Egyptian Pound (EGP), ATM on site

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